Polls had showed Gadi Eisenkot and Benjamin Netanyahu running neck and neck
Top Rival Vows To Unite Israel As Netanyahu Brands Him As Soft On Iran
In short
Gadi Eisenkot, the top rival to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has vowed to unite Israel as the right-wing leader brands him as soft on Iran. Both candidates are neck and neck in the upcoming election, according to polls.
Key points
- Gadi Eisenkot is the top rival to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.: Gadi Eisenkot is the top rival to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
- The right-wing leader brands Gadi Eisenkot as soft on Iran.: The right-wing leader brands Gadi Eisenkot as soft on Iran.
- Candidates are neck and neck in the upcoming election, according to polls.: Candidates are neck and neck in the upcoming election, according to polls.